Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the NX3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX3000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX3000 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.